Sunday, February 03, 2013

DIY: How to make your own natural cuticle oil with home based ingredients

This weekend, I decided to experiment with making my own cuticle oil. I had read about this on the internet a while ago as a great treatment for horribly peeling and ridged nails. I’ve spent goodness-knows-how-much on
nail treatment and think it is cheaper and healthier to make
your own natural cuticle oil. For one, you can be 100%
sure your version contains no preservatives or harmful chemicals, unless the
raw materials also contain said chemicals.

Here's what you need to make your own cuticle oil at home:

An empty bottle, preferably with a dropper. I used an empty
nasal drops bottle because it was the only (near) empty one around. I
removed the label so I wouldn't pour the oil down my nose someday.

I cleaned the bottle and dropper thoroughly

Jojoba oil – one tablespoon

Olive oil - one tablespoon

Almond oil – one tablespoon

Rice bran oil – one tablespoon

Two Vitamin E capsules

One Evening Primrose Oil capsule

A few drops of essential oil – I’ve used
lavender.

Other options include macadamia oil and tea tree oil. Feel
free to substitute sensibly or even remove elements you don’t like or can’t
find.

I couldn't find a funnel so I just used a spoon - nothing spilled.

Pour the lot into the bottle. Shake thoroughly before use. Apply only one drop at the
base of each nail – see why you need a bottle with a dropper? Massage into the
cuticle. I leave it on for a couple of hours before pushing back the cuticle.
You can also leave it on overnight for maximum nourishment. The formula is not runny or greasy - I'm going to make this each time I run out.

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